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2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,048 mi
Last recorded75,048 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 SEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 75,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissions reading too low to register

Fail 18 Aug 2026 75,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 67,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions reading too low to register

Pass 14 Aug 2024 57,453 miles

emission reading too low to register

Fail 14 Aug 2024 57,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 57,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 47,361 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 39,230 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underneath trays and wheel arch covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2022 36,672 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 25,850 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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F5 SEO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F5 SEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F5 SEO?

You can check the full history of F5 SEO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F5 SEO registered?

F5 SEO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is F5 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 SEO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F5 SEO have outstanding finance?

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